Maida Azhar

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We need to break the stigma surrounding disability

We need to break the stigma surrounding disability

Together, we can work to break the stereotypes surrounding disability and ensure that every individual is valued and fully included in society.   We are all human, yet I’ve seen individuals with disabilities continue to face inequality, stereotypes and even the misguided belief that they are being punished by God,

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Islamic identity and the stereotypes who miss the beauty of it

Islamic identity and the stereotypes who miss the beauty of it

A wise man once told me “The moment you judge someone by their appearance, is the moment you miss every beautiful part about them.” A bold celebrity woman, taking her own goddess form proudly stands on the red carpet wearing an outfit that resembles the Hijab and Abaya. A woman

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Healing hearts: The transformative path of self-forgiveness

Healing hearts: The transformative path of self-forgiveness

The concept of self-forgiveness carries a profound weight, as it often requires a considerable passage of time and introspection to extend this essential compassion to oneself. I, too, traversed a lengthy journey to find solace in forgiving myself for my past mistakes. My evolution towards self-forgiveness was intimately

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A deeper look into the damaging beauty trends of Y2K

A deeper look into the damaging beauty trends of Y2K

Trigger warning: Eating disorders Human existence graces us with the gift of remarkable bodies, yet, tragically, we often choose to regard our physical vessels through a lens of harsh judgment, all in a desperate attempt to conform to societal standards of beauty. This relentless pursuit of beauty, as dictated by

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